Northern Beaches Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study

Client

Northern Beaches Council (NSW)

Project Purpose

Otium was appointed by Northern Beaches Council to develop their Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study to guide Council’s provision, management and future planning of their indoor facilities for the long-term (15 years).

Otium’s Role

  • Analysis of the Northern Beaches indoor sport and recreation facilities.
  • Demand model analysis to outline current and future spatial requirements.
  • Engagement with local sporting associations, Government Agencies, and local venue operator site visits.
  • Development of evidence-based future directions and site-specific recommendations to guide Council’s planning.

Project Outcomes

The Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study provides Council with preliminary directions of future planning that considers its impact on demand deficit, financial resourcing, and timing.

Project Challenges/Key Learnings

  • Analysis of the Northern Beaches indoor sport and recreation facilities.
  • Demand model analysis to outline current and future spatial requirements.
  • Engagement with local sporting associations, Government Agencies, and local venue operator site visits.
  • Development of evidence-based future directions and site-specific recommendations to guide Council’s planning.

Community Benefits

  • Indoor sport and court facilities provide all-weather opportunities, can absorb greater capacity, and host a range of events.
  • The Indoor Sport and Recreation Needs Study will seek to optimise the shared use of indoor facilities which will provide greater access across a variety of user groups.